| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.88 |
| Liaison | Kristina Hope |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Knox College
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Deb
Steinberg Director of Campus Sustainability Initiatives Office of Sustainability |
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at students within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at employees within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
The name of the campaign (1st campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (1st campaign):
2013 was the first year that Knox College is participating in RecycleMania.
Recycling and landfill rates on campus have not been tracked, though recycling bins are located in every residence hall room and all classrooms and throughout campus. We are hoping that by participating in RecycleMania and getting more students involved and engaged in the competition, that we can begin to track our waste diversion rate, increase recycling rates, and improve overall sustainability awareness.
The student organization Knox Advocates for Recycling & Environmental Sustainability (KARES) is helping organize and solicit volunteers for RecycleMania. KARES is also working with the Resident Advisors to put on programs to educate residents about recycling and get them more engaged in the competition.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (1st campaign):
Since the diversion rate has not previously been tracked, we will have that data as a major positive impact from participating in RecycleMania. In addition, increased awareness and participation among the student body, faculty, and staff should increase recycling rates.
Student involvement and organizing will lead to positive development and community building.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (1st campaign):
The name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
At the end of the spring semester, collection boxes are spread throughout the residences on campus, and crews of volunteer and paid staff, sort as much recoverable material as can be diverted from the waste stream. Food and toiletries are brought to the women's shelter; clothing, household and school supplies are brought to the campus free-store, excess usable items are brought to local charities, and electronics, textiles, and traditional household recyclables are transported or stored for collection by recycling partners.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
In 2014, approximately 11 tons of material was diverted in two weeks (compared to a baseline year of 2010). The project, through the free store, simultaneously served many incoming students in need of personal supplies, and through the external charitable contributions served the needs of many needy community members.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
A brief description of other outreach campaigns, including measured positive impacts:
Faculty and staff have been encouraged to reduce waste and improve their offices' environmental and social consciousness through the office supply share, the waste-free move initiative, and the sustainable special events initiative. Links to resources for faculty and staff, as well explanations of these programs, are available here: http://www.knox.edu/about-knox/our-values/sustainability/resources-for-the-knox-community
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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